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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.23, 1,746.23 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.23, 1,746.23 and 734.44 is: 1,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.23 : 1,746.23 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.23/1,746.23 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.23x = 1,746.23 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.23x = 1,282,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,501.16/1,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.65

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